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WL58 DDX

2008 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,748 mi
Last recorded117,748 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 DDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 117,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but no ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but no ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 117,747 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low changed at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but no ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. changed at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but no ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 109,174 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,928 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 108,926 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 101,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 54,433 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WL58 DDX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL58 DDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL58 DDX registered?

WL58 DDX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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